I've never been a big fan of Channel 5 until they started buying the US Crime dramas that have turned around their programming and viewing.

Since the introduction of CSI, and their spin offs to adding The mentalist, Criminal Minds and other hit Crime dramas I tend to just watch this channel.

I usually set up my Sky+ box to record series and I watch these when I feel like watching with the advantage of being able to fast forward the ads.

Lately though, they've lost some programmes to Sky Channels such as Living TV, so some of their Brand New programmes are in fact shows that have previously been shown on other Sky channels, however if you do not have Sky, these are Brand new to you.

I can't comment on their day time programming as I am usually at work.